How HR 2521 changes current law

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The bill amends the Higher Education Act to eliminate the sibling penalty in the federal student aid assessment process.

• 20 U.S.C. 1087oo(b)(3)

  (3) dividing the assessment resulting under paragraph (2) by the number of the family members, excluding student's parents, who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment, on at least a half-time basis, in a degree, certificate, or other program leading to a recognized educational credential at an institution of higher education that is an eligible institution in accordance with the provisions of section 487 during the award period for which assistance under the title is requested; → (3) dividing the assessment resulting under paragraph (2) by the number of the family members, excluding student's parents, who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment, on at least a half-time basis, in a degree, certificate, or other program leading to a recognized educational credential at an institution of higher education that is an eligible institution in accordance with the provisions of section 487 during the award period for which assistance under the title is requested; except that the amount determined under this subsection shall not be less than zero.

  This change specifies that the assessment cannot result in a negative value, effectively eliminating the sibling penalty.